Job Summary

The Vice President of Supply Chain Site Operations and Logistics will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes across the Jefferson enterprise, as well as responsibility for operations, distribution, logistics, inventory management and related technologies.

The Vice President of Supply Chain Site Operations and Logistics will be responsible to oversee system-wide strategic planning and development for supply chain site operations across all Jefferson entities, including all key distribution partnerships and infrastructure (Pharmacy excluded). They will be responsible to provide oversight to the entire flow of goods, encompassing inbound and outbound supply and material movement, suggesting improvement measures to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, including the leadership, strategy, vision and advancement of all transportation aspects (excluding patient care).

Responsible for developing, proposing and executing upon agreed upon formally documented inventory valuation and expense reduction operational improvement initiatives (Supply Chain OI) for each respective fiscal year, as well as key performance indicators and metrics related to all of operations.

Leads and governs enterprise-wide supply chain operations, Jefferson's emergency preparedness critical inventory program, as well as leading the overall vision for Jefferson's country of origin strategy for all medical supplies (Pharmacy excluded).

Essential Functions

• Develops a standardized, enterprise supply chain operations strategies and vision for the overall supply chain organization, resulting in a high reliability and best-in-class operation.

• Creates and manages a comprehensive five-year strategic business plan to ensure supply chain operations supports Jefferson's overall mission, vision and key objectives.

• Develop, cultivate and lead a high-reliability supply chain organization that includes personnel development and a key succession plan for all key critical leadership roles.

• Leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide Supply Chain operations workforce management program, including span of control and overall productivity standards, assessments and appropriate adjustments. Provide leadership responsibility for ongoing time and motion studies (MODAPTS) across all Supply Chain site operations. Leadership responsibility for labor productivity and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Leadership responsibility to define and develop supply chain policies, methods, standards, certifications and supporting tools in support of operational excellence and consistent standardized operating procedures across all Jefferson operating units.

• Leadership responsibility and vision related to establish and leverage enterprise supply chain management analytics in support of advancing defined operational improvements, including overall revenue integrity in all clinical areas.

• Provides executive leadership and achievement responsibility related to identifying, developing and achieving all supply chain operations cost savings and efficiency achievement initiatives and targets.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement and oversee effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall improvement in material flow, inventory management, receiving and distribution to gain operational efficiencies.

• Acts as a supply chain business advisor to senior leadership and affiliate leaders to achieve organizational targets.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee overall supply chain site operations and logistics management activities to achieve organizational targets.

• Leverages the intellectual capital of the entire organization (as appropriate) to achieve supply chain objectives.

• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall cross-functional collaboration among departments to optimize operational
  efficiency and enhance productivity.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead, oversee and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement
  and operational excellence.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, build and nurture a high-performance operations team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and professional growth.

• Leadership responsibility to provide guidance and mentorship to Supply Chain operational leadership, enabling all operational leaders to excel in their roles.

• Foster effective communication and teamwork to ensure seamless coordination between
  various operational functions.

• Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure to optimize
  operational efficiency while meeting financial goals.

• Leadership responsibility to understand and remain informed regarding the global supply chain, constraints, mitigation strategies and country of origin ramifications, understanding and adhering to industry best practices, actively suggesting strategic partnerships to enhance the ability to serve Jefferson's overall mission, including serving patients and clinicians in an effective manner.

• Leadership responsibility, governance and related to effectively administering operational budgets, allocation of resources, including developing, proposing and being accountable for any capital investments necessary to optimize Supply Chain operational efficiencies and financial goals.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in operations, distribution or logistics management, or equivalent work experience.

AND

Experience:

A minimum of ten years' experience leading a complex and multi-faceted supply chain distribution, logistics and technology-based network over a varied geographical environment.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.